With reference to the national games, consider the following statements:

The first edition of the Indian Olympic Games took place in Kolkata in 1924.

In 1938, during 8^th edition, the name changed to the National Games.

The first National Games held after the Independence was in Delhi.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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The first edition of the Indian Olympic Games took place in Lahore before the independence of India in 1924. Lahore was the venue for three consecutive editions of the Indian Olympic games.
In 1938 the 8th edition was held in Kolkata and it was the event when the name was changed to the National Games.
The first National Games held after the Independence was in Lucknow, however, the first National Games (modern) along the lines of the Olympics was held in 1985 in New Delhi.
The national games are used to promote and identify the young talent of India in sports. The National Games allow sports persons from different states to compete against each other in various disciplines hosted at the games.

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The first edition of the Indian Olympic Games took place in Lahore before the independence of India in 1924. Lahore was the venue for three consecutive editions of the Indian Olympic games.
In 1938 the 8th edition was held in Kolkata and it was the event when the name was changed to the National Games.
The first National Games held after the Independence was in Lucknow, however, the first National Games (modern) along the lines of the Olympics was held in 1985 in New Delhi.
The national games are used to promote and identify the young talent of India in sports. The National Games allow sports persons from different states to compete against each other in various disciplines hosted at the games.

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